Recommended Parenting Books & Medical Studies

Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman

A landmark book on how we think, decide, and make mistakes. It helps parents understand biases that affect learning and…

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Grit — Angela Duckworth

Explores why perseverance and passion matter as much as talent. For parents, it offers a mindset shift: help children build…

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Raising Your Spirited Child — Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

A supportive guide for kids who are “more”—more sensitive, intense, persistent, or energetic. It helps you understand temperament and tailor…

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Siblings Without Rivalry — Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

A practical guide to reducing sibling conflict and helping kids build healthier relationships. It teaches how to avoid comparisons, handle…

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Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions — Pat Harvey & Jeanine Penzo

Practical strategies for parents of kids with big feelings and intense reactions. It offers tools to validate emotions while keeping…

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The Teenage Brain — Frances E. Jensen

A clear look at how adolescent brain development influences risk-taking, emotions, sleep, and learning. It helps parents interpret teen behavior…

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The Science of Parenting — Margot Sunderland

Links child brain development with everyday parenting choices. It explains how stress, attachment, and play shape emotional regulation and behavior,…

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The Emotional Life of the Toddler — Alicia F. Lieberman

Explains toddler emotions and behavior in a warm, research-informed way. It helps parents interpret aggression, separation anxiety, and tantrums as…

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NurtureShock — Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman

Challenges common parenting assumptions with research on praise, sleep, discipline, honesty, and more. It’s engaging and often surprising, encouraging you…

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Raising Kids Who Thrive — Kenneth R. Ginsburg & Martha Jablow

Centers on resilience and the “7 C’s” (competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, control). It provides practical ways to support…

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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

A clear, parent-friendly bridge between neuroscience and everyday parenting. The strategies help you guide emotional storms, improve problem-solving, and build…

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The Connected Child — Karyn Purvis, David Cross & Wendy Lyons Sunshine

A compassionate guide for parenting children who’ve experienced trauma, adoption, or early adversity. It offers attachment-focused strategies that build trust…

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